For Alice Ruth, things were somewhat more bittersweet: Sure, she was leaving her “ultimate career opportunity.” But the big wide world beckoned with new opportunities.

Ms. Ruth began speaking with Mr. Rattner late last year about stepping down from her role, people familiar with the matter said. She was interested in taking on another long-term challenge after nearly nine years managing Mr. Bloomberg’s money….

She declined to comment on any new roles she is considering.

Still, we think it’s safe to say that those new roles will not involve holding it in quite as much as she did at Willett.